Wednesday, December 5, 2007

The Chest Exploration

This morning our doctors went in and took a look at Evie's heart. They observed that it had good pumping motion so they made the decision to try and turn down the flow on ECMO to see what happens. Since she went on ECMO the machine's flow has been near maximum, 400-420. They were able to turn the flow all the way down to 100 before her blood pressure began to drop. According to the doctors, that showed quite good progress considering how bad she's had it. So they've got her stable around a flow of 250. One could say she's almost "halfway" off ECMO. We'll do this for two days and on Friday morning they'll go in again and see if she's ready to come all the way off.

As of right now it still remains to be seen whether or not the defect or leaky valve will need to be corrected by surgery right or not. In any case, we're glad for today's progress. As many have said, Evangeline is one tough cookie.

I know some people who would be happy to contribute to the fund North Park has set up for you, but they do not have your email address. Is there any way you could post information about how to contribute here on your blog?

Well of course she is tough, she is a Kennedy!! Im so glad to hear good news! Im going to try and fly out there as soon as Im done with work. And if you could let me know how to get donations to the North Park fund, I will use all of my resources to try and help. I love all three of you. And I will keep praying! Uncle Mike Kennedy

Praise God for the good progress. We will be praying for another good report for the rest of the week.

How do we give donations to the fund to help pay for the medical bills. We want to help out our friends because we know that if we ever needed something in life matt and nicole would be right there to help where they could

matt, nicole... my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, seems like many ups and downs! Also i am very grateful that you have such apparent support. See all three of you one day in the future :)

Praise be Jesus Christ! Now and forever! I'm so glad to hear she is making some what good progress. I'm still praying everday for baby Evie and especially you both.God Bless you and your family!Sarah C.